Clínica Verde

Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

 Dr. Mehta is just one of our extraordinary contributors. We’re so grateful for her support, and the support of others who’ve joined our cause. We asked Dr. Mehta why she supports  Clínica  Verde.

“The thing that really appeals to me about  Clínica  Verde is its sustainability, not just in terms of its physical plant, but also in terms of its impact on the local community. Too often we see medical clinics or medical mission trips that provide short term benefit which vanish as the resources dry up or as the providers go home. Clinica Verde will empower local citizens to become their own health care advocates and to take control of their futures, something that is desperately needed in order to effect long-term change.

“I am happy to encourage others to support this worthy cause.”

Help us meet our matching grant challenge. Donate $20 now.

We are thrilled and honored to announce that Joseph Phelps, founder of Joseph Phelps Vineyard, and his wife Patti have personally offered a $150,000 matching grant challenge to help Clínica Verde raise the remaining funds necessary to complete construction of its clinic prototype in Nicaragua. 

“I understand that Clínica Verde is in need of $300,000 in funding to complete its clinic in Nicaragua,” Phelps writes. “As you know, I am very interested in playing a role in helping the clinic reach this goal.” 

Joseph Phelps is known for producing world-class wines, notably Joseph Phelps Insignia, a tribute to the great wines of Bordeaux. He founded Joseph Phelps Vineyards in 1972, and it became one of the most respected benchmarks of California wine quality. 

The offer by Phelps is conditioned on Clínica Verde obtaining $150,000 from heretofore new or uncommitted donors. Help us to meet this exceptional commitment from a great philanthropist by donating now. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar. 

We appreciate each and every contribution. All contributions are tax-deductible. Help us meet the challenge!

Recently Clínica Verde received a check for $260 from Jack, Maddie and James Huber. The Huber kids are paid allowance for their chores with the following guidelines: 25% of their earnings goes into their savings accounts; 25% goes to a charity of their choice; and 50% is theirs for spending money. Twice the Huber kids have chosen Clinica Verde as their charity of choice. Here, Maddie (6^th grade) and Jack (8^th grade) talk about this choice.

Clínica Verde: How do you feel about this program? How did you feel the first time your parents told you that you would have to share a portion of the money you earned?

Maddie: I feel happy that Clinica Verde includes medical care, plus it runs energy efficient. I was willing to give some of my money to people who are less fortunate. I felt I had made a difference.

Jack: I think it’s fair that we are able to keep a certain amount of money while some is deposited and some is given to charity. Before I was sad that we wouldn’t be able to keep all of our money, but that’s changed. After giving our charity money away I felt good inside like I had made a difference.

Maddie: I like the fact that Clinica Verde is going to do something to help girls my age not have babies. I hope that the money I give will give people a hospital so they can get treated.

Clínica Verde: If you could say one thing to the families that end up using the clinic, what would it be?

Maddie: I would say that people are looking out for you even if it does not seem like it.

Napa Valley resident Marilyn Asmuth is just one of Clinica Verde’s great supporters. We are so grateful for the contribution of Marilyn and her husband Paul, who coached the U.S. Olympic open water swimmers last summer in Beijing! Here, Marilyn shares why she chose to give to Clinica Verde.

“Clínica Verde appeals to me because it provides hope and the possibility of health to a community in extreme need.  This vision is buoyed by a foundation of sustainability that is sensitive to the realities of the community it serves. Crafting a design for a clinic that can be mindfully and efficiently replicated in other places is brilliant stewardship.

“While it is true there are an abundance of worthy causes to support, to share in the early developmental side of Clinica Verde is high honor indeed. The children and families Clinica Verde will help are woven into our lives as the human family. As we care for them, they will have greater strength to continue their very important contribution to their community and to the world they grow up in.

“We receive a sacred gift when we witness with compassion someone’s desperate plight and convey that story to people who have the ability to help change those circumstances. Even a small gift will make a substantial difference and you will be richly blessed in the process.”

If you’re inspired by Marilyn’s example, you can donate to our cause: Make a Donation.